Articles: Student & Alumni Features

First-Generation College Graduate Supports International Education At Carnegie Mellon University

by Katheryn Frazier November 5th 2024

Yazmin Infante Peña ’15 says that as a first-generation college graduate, Allegheny College made her more versatile for her career and ultimate position at Carnegie Mellon University.  “Allegheny was a place that was so different than my upbringing…and I think that allowed me to adapt to different spaces. I honestly don’t think that if I

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Allegheny Graduate Studies Veterinary Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania

by Katheryn Frazier October 10th 2024

One experience can change the trajectory of your life. For Alaina Duessel ’20, volunteering at Tamarack Wildlife Center in Saegertown, Pennsylvania instilled a passion for wildlife medicine and led to her pursuing a veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).  After graduating from Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and sustainability

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Allegheny Alumna Selected for National 2024-2025 Aspiring Academics Program Through The American Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy

by Katheryn Frazier October 8th 2024

Lauren Isaacs ’22 never imagined pursuing pharmacy when she entered as a first-year at Allegheny College. Then, she was introduced to the field through an Introductory Chemistry course, and now she attends the Jefferson College of Pharmacy at Thomas Jefferson University. “I will always be grateful to Allegheny for helping me get to where I

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Gator Alumni Apply Lessons Learned at Allegheny to Rewarding Careers in Nonprofit and Government Sectors

by Jenny Goldsmith September 26th 2024

Allegheny College’s Blue and Gold Weekend welcomed alumni returning to campus, celebrating not just memories but also the impressive careers they’ve built since graduation. Among the attendees were seven notable graduates whose careers in health science and education, conservation, law, and community development, are making a tangible impact. Each returned to campus to reconnect with

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Unsung Heroes: Student Volunteer Firefighters and Their Impact on the Meadville Community

by Jenny Goldsmith September 19th 2024

Being a student is challenging enough, with the pressures of classes, exams, and maintaining an active social life. For Richard Russo ‘26, Alexander Vincent ’27, Harlan Ogden ‘27, and Eric Snider ‘27, their days at Allegheny are defined by a unique balance of academics and volunteer firefighting in the Meadville community when needed. From attending

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Allegheny Alumna Premieres One-Woman Show At Edinburg Fringe Festival

by Katheryn Frazier September 12th 2024

Elizabeth Colarte ’17 says theater is the ultimate opportunity to connect and inspire people. She credits Allegheny College for sparking her interest in theater and, ultimately, a career in New York City as an actress, writer, and producer. “I can’t say for certain that I would’ve gotten involved in acting if I hadn’t gone to

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Alumna Pursues National Cybersecurity After Graduating From 3-2 Cooperative Program

by Katheryn Frazier September 10th 2024

Morgan Douglas Dukman ’23 is on a mission to secure the United States’ national security intelligence. Dukman says Allegheny College allowed her to pursue all her interests, setting her apart in the field and leading her to a position as a cybersecurity officer with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). “I absolutely loved my professors at

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Allegheny Graduate Appointed As Butler County Community College’s Interim President

by Katheryn Frazier September 5th 2024

As interim president of Butler County Community College (BC3), Megan McClean Coval ’05 has dedicated her career to higher education for almost two decades, which was originally sparked by an administrator at Allegheny College. “Post-secondary education, for so many students, is a game changer,” explains Coval. “Being in a profession where you’re helping to provide

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RISE Program Empowers Underrepresented College Students with Comprehensive Four-Year Support

by Jenny Goldsmith September 3rd 2024

In an effort to bridge the opportunity gap and foster success among first-year college students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, Allegheny College’s Office of Inclusive Excellence has introduced an innovative program designed to provide academic support, mentorship, and real-world experience. RISE, which stands for “Reach, Inspire, Support, Engage,” offers a comprehensive level of personal, professional, and

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Alumnus Turns His Passion For Physics and English Into A Traveling Children’s Show As Dr. Sparks

by Katheryn Frazier August 27th 2024

Karl J. P. Smith, Ph.D. ’11 has parlayed his passion for science and storytelling into a lifelong career by embracing his unusual combination. “A lot of people allow themselves to be placed in a box,” says Smith. “Having been trained at Allegheny College to keep in mind and understand that I can pick up anything

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